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KEVIN BURNHAM and SUSAN JOHNS Sat, 01/02/2021 - 8:45am Richard DeVries looks on as Westport Island First Selectman George Richardson pauses for photos after cutting the ribbon on the history center at Wright House Oct. 25. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper The new Ocean Point casino and recreation facilities were dedicated on July 4. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register Paul Adams helps celebrate the 20th anniversary of St. Andrews Village. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register Boothbay Region Hig...

A Window into Midlands Past: Ketcham, Wright were county lumbermen  Compiled by Gary F. Skory Dec. 31, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail Wright and Ketcham headquarters in Lincoln Township. (Photo provided/Midland County Historical Society) EDITORS NOTE The Midland County Historical Society is partnering with the Midland Daily News for "A Window to Midlands Past," which will feature historical pieces in print and online at ourmidland.com. This particular piece was compiled by retired historical societ...

Tue, 12/22/2020 - 8:45am Which is the higher priority, a plowed fire station or plowed roads? Westport Island officials pondered that question in selectmen’s UberConference call Monday night. The question stemmed from the Dec. 17 snowstorm, when, according to officials, snow was falling at two to three inches an hour and the town’s plowing contractor, G & D Cromwell, had some equipment problems. Second Selectman Gerald Bodmer said the fire department tends to all emergencies and s...

15 Snug Lounge Chairs That’ll Let You Relax in Style Unwind from the day (or year) with these inviting lounge chairs. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accent, reading chair, or place to nap, these versatile lounge chairs will upgrade your living room. All that’s left to do is sit, kick back, and relax. Developed for Design Within Reach by Norm Architects, the Finn Collection (2013) expresses the designers pursuit of "utility, purity and quiet beauty." The chairs teak frame ...

WILMINGTON – This holiday season may be one of canceled events and subdued cheer, but that hasnt kept local historic sites from getting in the festive mood. Many historic downtown Wilmington homes and museums were compelled to cancel their traditional holiday events and fundraisers due to COVID-19. But the decorations have still been hung from their porches with care and the trees are lighting up their windows. Take a look at some of the decorations in and outside Wilmington-area historic ...